The Independent Piano Teacher's Studio Handbook [Paperback]

Beth Gigante Klingenstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

This handy and thorough guide is designed to help the independent piano teacher in all aspects of running his/her own studio. Whether it be business practices such as payment plans, taxes, and marketing, or teaching tips involving technique, composition, or sight reading, this all-inclusive manual has it all! Topics include: Professional Studio Documents, Office Technology, The Art of Performance, Setting Rates, Studio Recitals, Tuition and Payment Plans, Composition and Improvisation, Marketing, Communications with Parents, Make-up Policies, Zoning and Business Licenses, Teaching Materials and Learning Styles, The Art of Practice, Arts Funding, and many more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 452 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634080830
• ISBN-13: 978-0634080838
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Needed Practical Advice for Studio Piano Teachers, January 24, 2010

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C. Payne (Tallahassee, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This timely book, written by an experienced piano teacher and writer, is a handy guide for private studio teachers. It might be considered a reference, rather than a "how-to" book, as it's principle goal is to provide resources for teachers to consult on a variety of topics. The danger with this choice is that the book will need frequent up-dating, especially considering the number of references to internet websites.

Particularly appreciated in this book is the approach that piano teachers are professionals and commanding of respect for their skills and education. The author does not hold back on discussing lesson fees and compares the income of piano teachers to plumbers, janitors, and other professions.

For a more in-depth book about teaching children, see the excellent "Professional Piano Teaching," by Jeannine Jacobson (Alfred Pub.). "Practical Piano Pedagogy," by Martha Baker-Jordan is also an interesting how-to book for teachers (Warner Bros. Pub.)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Independent Piano Teacher's Studio Handbook, May 31, 2009

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Excellent book for today's piano teachers....how to set up a studio, including info on group lessons as well as a studio with the newest technology for students. Discusses how to communicate with parents, setting studio policies, business aspects such as taxes and insurance,and setting up retirement funds. Info includes how to teach different styles of music as well as how to practice and prepare for performance and more. Helpful for non-piano teachers as well. Articulate and informative.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Independent Piano Teacher's Studio Handbook, October 22, 2009

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Donna J. Bishop (Rolla, Missouri) - See all my reviews
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I've played piano for many years but I am a fairly new piano teacher. I have learned how to set up a studio as well as how to improve my teaching. Every technique I have tried has been successful. I highly recommend this book.